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U.K. to Ban Fishing Harvests in Vast Swath of Its Seas
More and more ocean ecosystems are being rescued by proactive governments stepping up to protect the planet and its sea life.
Success: Green Sea Turtles of Florida and Mexico No Longer Endangered
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast of Mexico. The Fish...
Zoo Grants Grandma’s Lifelong Wish of Being a Zookeeper For A Day
Mary always dreamed of being a zookeeper – and thanks to some caring biologists and nursing home workers, her ‘bucket list’ wish was granted.
While attending...
1.8 Mil Acres of Beautiful Desert Are Now Protected As Nat’l Monuments
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A giant swath of fragile, desert ecosystems half the size of Connecticut has just received permanent protection — creating a migratory superhighway for...
It’s Unanimous: Every Country in the UN Signs Agreement to Protect Wildlife
In an international body where it seems no one gets along, the United Nations has found something everyone likes – wild animals.
It took three-years,...
Not Seen for 100 Years “Royal Turtles” Crawl Back from Extinction in Asia
14 years ago, conservationists were overjoyed to come across three “royal turtle” nests. The 3–5 females and their mates and offspring were believed to...
New Green Overpass Will Let Wildlife Cross 6 Lanes of Highway
Why did the wildlife cross the interstate? Because it had a lush landscaped bridge to do so.
On Tuesday, Washington State Department of Transportation crews...
Endangered Species Day: 9 Success Stories to Make You Cheer Today
From a grandmother nursing orphaned elephants to a whole town rallying for a little salamander, the past year has been ripe with good news surrounding endangered species.
To...
Milestone in Race to Save Finless Porpoise, 10 Years From Extinction
Four Yangtze finless porpoises were released into their new home today, marking the start of an ambitious project to help save the critically endangered...
Go On… Let Dogs Lick You, It’s Good For Your Health
Could it be Lucy had it all wrong when Snoopy kissed her? She panicked over his “dog germs,” running around and shouting, “Get hot...
‘Water Gandhi’ of India Turns Dust Bowls Into Lush Villages Using Ancient Ways
A $150,000 prize has been awarded to the “Water Gandhi of India” for his wildly successful work that turns abandoned, impoverished “dust bowls” into...
Do Animals Have Compassion? These Five Certainly Seem to…
Random acts of kindness aren't only limited to human beings. In fact, animals should get way more credit for their surprising displays of love,...
Panda Population Grows by 16% As China’s Preservation Efforts Pay Off
The number of giant pandas in the wild increased by 268 over the last decade, bringing the worldwide population to 1,864 -- a 16.8%...
Too Big for a Flat, Fans of Esther the Pig Help Start Animal Sanctuary
Derek Walters and Steve Jenkins adopted a piglet whose owner wanted to give her up, under the mistaken belief that there was such a...
Giant Ivanpah Solar Thermal Plant Opens in Mojave Desert
After years of regulatory and legal tangles ranging from relocating protected tortoises to assessing the impact on Mojave milkweed and other plants, the Ivanpah...
Canada Man Wins $10,000 for Suggesting Next Donut Flavor
A dreamed-up doughnut that melds together chocolate, caramel and pecans has earned its inventor $10,000.
Andrew Shepherd, from Hamilton, was crowned the winner on Monday...
Incredible Journey for Lost Cat Who Walked 190 Miles Home
The last time Jacob and Bonnie Richter saw their 4-year-old tortoiseshell cat Holly, she bolted out of their motor home at the Daytona International...
Animal Odd Couples: PBS Features Cross-Species Compassion (WATCH)
According to Dr. Marc Bekoff Ph.D., emotions like joy, love, empathy, compassion, kindness, and grief can readily be shared by improbable friends including predators...
Turtle Thought to be Extinct Spotted in Myanmar
One of the world’s rarest turtle species – the Arakan forest turtle – has been observed for the first time in the...
Israeli Turtle Gets Skateboard to Replace Legs
Officials in a Jerusalem zoo have fitted a 55-pound spurred tortoise with a custom skateboard to overcome paralysis of her hind legs. The 10-year-old ...